Arkansas Tech University has received a grant from the Arkansas Department of Education to offer an ESOL Institute in 2025-2026 that will feature nationally recognized TESOL scholars and teachers such as Drs. Keith Folse, Elena Izquierdo, and Lynda Franco.
ATU ESOL Institute 2025-2026 is a blended format:
*Please note the above dates and times are tentatively scheduled.
The entire cost of tuition, materials, and the one attempt Praxis 5362 examination will be covered by the ADE's grant. Participants will be responsible for a $40 application fee.
Please note that the program will cover lodging and food for the in-person training days:
--Lodging on campus from June 8 to June 14 can be arranged (You will receive the lodging application form after you are admitted to the ESOL Institute. Lodging will be covered if you apply), and here is more information and a 360 tour: A single room at Paine Hall (very close to the presentation site/Ross Pendercraft Library).
--From June 9-June 14, we will offer breakfast, lunch, and two snacks/coffee (mid-morning and mid-afternoon).
To be considered for admission to the Arkansas Tech University ESOL Institute, please first complete and submit the online Arkansas ESOL Institute Application (through ADE) where we gather basic demographic information, teaching position, etc. as well as indicating your preferred site(s). You will receive an email confirming upon submission. All applications received by the priority deadline of April 15, 2025, will be considered first (applications received after that date will be considered first-come/first-serve and/or put on a waiting list). If you have questions about completing this application, please contact Rose Blair (rose.blair@ade.arkansas.gov/870-246-9072) or Maria Touchstone (maria.touchstone@ade.arkansas.gov/501-682-1874)
Initial acceptance letters will be emailed May 1, 2025, and participants will be referred to their assigned site director to complete registration with their university. If you are assigned to participate at ATU ESOL institute, you will be given instruction via email to apply for admission to ATU's Graduate College. Please complete the application process following directions provided in the acceptance letter. Payment of a small registration fee will be due at that time. Prompt response is required.
If you have questions about ATU ESOL institute or its admission, please contact Dr. Hsu at chsu5@atu.edu.
Advancing to our Master's Degree in TESOL?:
Teachers who complete Arkansas Tech's ESOL Institute will earn credit for the following endorsement courses:
These courses fulfill 12 of the 30 hours required for Tech's M.A. TESOL degree. For further information, please check out our M.A. TESOL.